The Usborne Official Astronaut's Handbook

The Usborne Official Astronaut's Handbook - Handbooks

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Publisher's Synopsis

A funny and fascinating how-to guide for budding astronauts, providing a crash course on what it takes to travel into space. Answers all the big questions about space travel, from "How do rockets work?" and "What do astronauts do all day?" to "How do you go to the toilet on a spaceship?" Explores the technology that astronauts use, from space suits to Soyuz spacecraft, and scientific experiments on the International Space Station, and includes internet links to recommended websites to find out more. With a personal message by the British European Space Agency astronaut, Tim Peake, who spent six months on the International Space Station in 2016, and exclusive insights from the UK Space Agency and ESA who have provided expert advice on this book.

Book information

ISBN: 9781409590743
Publisher: Usborne Publishing
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
Pub date:
DEWEY: 629.45
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 127
Weight: 220g
Height: 197mm
Width: 130mm
Spine width: 12mm